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Depending on where you live: In the US, many people just call the West Indies, "The Caribbean" meaning one of many island vacation spots.

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What are the west indies also known as?

caribbean islands


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The Caribbean Island are also known as the West Indies. This occurred when Columbus explored the area. He had believed he was exploring the East Indies. When he found this was not the case he called the islands the West Indies.


Are The Caribbean Islands are also known as the East Indies?

No. The area referred to as the "Caribbean Islands" is generally a part of the "West Indies". The area formerly known as the "East Indies" is now known as Indonesia.


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the west indiesAnswerThe West indies is the name given to the islands, not the sea. The Sea of the Antilles was a former name for the Caribbean Sea.


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What other names are the West Indies known?

Caribbean islands


West indies are known as the?

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Who won West Indies v Ireland?

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Where did the British colonies export the goods to?

England, Southern Europe, and also West Indies!


Explorer who discovered the islands later known as the west indies?

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What is the region known as the West Indies?

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